Nicole Kidman is a woman trapped in an alternately abusive and passionate relationship on Big Little Lies.

The fifth episode of the HBO show explored the complexities of the disturbing marriage between Celeste (Kidman) and Perry (Alexander Skarsgard) on Sunday night.

Early in the episode the gorgeous and wealthy couple can be seen passionately locked in sexual intercourse on the family's kitchen countertop.

Fiery: The fifth episode of the HBO show explored the complexities of the disturbing marriage between Celeste (Nicole Kidman) and Perry (Alexander Skarsgard) on Sunday night

Fast and furious: Early in the episode the gorgeous and wealthy couple can be seen passionately locked in sexual intercourse on the family's kitchen countertop

Abusive Perry is almost nude as he places his wife on the kitchen counter while he wears nothing but a bathrobe.

The intensity of their passion is overwhelming, but is underscored by the terrifying instances of emotional and physical abuse showcased in the mini series.

In an effort to salvage their marriage, in episode three, following another violent outburst by Perry the two go to a therapist for help.

Abusive Perry is almost nude as he places his wife on the kitchen counter while he wears nothing but a bathrobe

Locked in heat: The intensity of their passion is overwhelming, but is underscored by the terrifying instances of emotional and physical abuse showcased in the mini series

Inseparable, for better or worse: The duo have an unhealthy dynamic

While Perry, partially admitted to abusing his wife to the counselor, in a private session Celeste is more guarded.

Her therapist, expertly portrayed by Robin Weigert, delicately probes the topic of her husband's violence.

Celeste, while internally visualizing the various humiliations and abusive wrath she endures from her husband (and in its own twisted way how the abuse turns her on), lies to her therapist, protecting her spouse from any potential ramifications.

Not TV, it's HBO: The two engage in some gymnastic maneuvers

Final moments: Throughout the episode the passionate moment is revisited

A telling moment shows Kidman's character covering her various bruises with a makeup kit before seeing the counselor.

The seven part series stars Kidman alongside Reese Witherspoon and Shailene Woodley.

It is based off the best selling novel by Liane Moriarty of the same name.

Begging forgiveness: The cycle of their dynamic sees furious lovemaking and then contrition following every one of Perry's outbursts